You may have heard of or be taking a guar gum as a supplement to help manage IBS symptoms. You may also be wondering what on earth is guar gum!? Guar gum is a type of fibre derived from guar beans, which are a type of legume. It is commonly used as a food additive due to its ability to act as a ...
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What to Expect When Starting a Low FODMAP Diet
Whether you’re about to start a low FODMAP diet, have already started a low FODMAP diet, or are still in the contemplating stage – chances are you may be a little unsure of what to expect. This is totally normal. I mean, when you first hear someone say FODMAPs stands for Fermentable ...
Endometriosis, IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet
1 in 10 women suffer from Endometriosis and around 40% of these women will have IBS. The connection between these conditions is not yet clear. What research is finding however is that the low FODMAP diet works to reduce bowel symptoms in women who have Endometriosis and IBS. What's the go with ...
A low-FODMAP diet and your health
What is the low-FODMAP diet? Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) are carbohydrates (sugars) which may be poorly absorbed in the small intestine. As a result, they move to the large intestine. Consequently, they are fermented by bacteria. The bacteria ...
Is avoiding gluten healthier?
Chances are you know someone who is avoiding gluten. You may even be avoiding gluten yourself! With the 'wellness' industry spruiking claims about the many benefits of gluten-free diets, the popularity of gluten-free grains and availability of gluten-free products, it's no surprise that the ...
Sleep and IBS
Sleep is arguably one of the most important and most underrated parts of our day to day lives. In fact, it is just as important for health as good nutrition and exercise. Adequate sleep is associated with improvements in concentration/focus, athletic performance, weight management, immune ...
Why you should sweat the small stuff in IBS treatment
You SHOULD sweat the small stuff in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Often, making a very small change to your diet can have a big impact on your IBS symptoms. While 'drink more water' or 'eat regular meals' may not be some of the most exciting pieces of advice you have ever heard - they may be ...
Top 5 Tips for Eating Out Low FODMAP
One of the biggest challenges of a low fodmap diet is eating out. The mere thought of eating out brings about anxiety and stress for many low fodmappers. What if there isn’t something low fodmap on the menu? What if I burden the wait staff by querying what items don’t contain garlic/onion? How can ...
Low-FODMAPs recipe modification
Cooking low-FODMAPs can be difficult at first. Luckily a simple 'low FODMAP recipes' google search will bring up a whole range of great ideas! But you don't always need to search for brand new recipes. If you're willing to get a little creative, low FODMAPs recipe modification can be easy! This is ...
Would you feel better on A2?
"A lot of people who drink A2 milk say they just feel better - what if more of us could feel better?" You might have heard the above quote on a TV advertisement for A2 milk, a controversial product that has been on our supermarket shelves since 2003. There is ongoing debate about whether A2 ...